News Releases for Week of Sunday, September 8, 2019

Sept. 13

Flags Will Remain Lowered For Fallen Green Beret

9:46 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff over the weekend

Sept. 12

Flags Lowered In Remembrance of City Employee

9:13 a.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff Sept. 12

Sept. 11

Bike with Billig, Beggs, & Burke

1 p.m. - Senator Andy Billig and City Council Members Breean Beggs and Kate Burke are lacing up their shoes for an interactive biking town hall on Sept. 14.

Pavilion at Riverfront will Honor Patriot Day with Light Display

12:17 p.m. - 8:30 – 10 P.M. tonight will feature red, white, and blue lights from the Pavilion

Flags Fly Half-Staff in Remembrance of 9/11

8:39 a.m. - City facilities observe Patriot Day

Sept. 10

Upcoming Pedestrian Enforcement

9:08 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a pedestrian emphasis this Friday, Sept. 13 throughout the city.

DUI Crash Into House

3:48 p.m. - SPD and SFD responded to a vehicle vs power pole crash in the 200 block of West Queen Avenue.

Coffee with a Cop

3:47 p.m. - The next Coffee with a Cop event is Sept. 11, 11 am to 1 pm, at Starbucks. Enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation, all community members are invited.

Fugitive attempts to elude police in a stolen vehicle and causes crash

3:34 p.m. - Police attempt to stop stolen vehicle, which eludes them only to cause a crash.

Mayor to Host Community Conversation on the Proposed 2020 Budget

8:40 a.m. - Telephone Town Hall set for Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Sept. 9

SPD Drive by Shooting Arrest

3:45 p.m. - SPD arrest a man for drive by shooting, and work with Homeland Security who are investigating the suspect for attempting to obtain Fentanyl.

SPD Death Investigation

3:43 p.m. - Officers responded to a 911 call of a man who had sustained significant self-inflicted injuries and was fading in and out of consciousness.

SPD Groups Collaborate On Arrest

3:41 p.m. - Several Spokane Police Department (SPD) groups collaborate to arrest Modesto R. Briggs for 11 counts of Assault 1st Degree.

Sister Cities “Connections” Garden in Riverfront Park opens

3:37 p.m. - The garden is a space to honor and celebrate the importance of our Sister Cities through nature and art.